MSC Cruises (USA)

MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, South America, The United Arab Emirates and South Africa.

MSC Cruises is a privately owned European company, employing 15,500 staff around the world and present in 45 countries. Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in the Caribbean, Northern Europe, the Canary Islands & Morocco, South America, the Indian Ocean, Dubai, the Emirates & Oman, South and West Africa and even Transatlantic Cruises. In 2014, the 12 ships in its ultra-modern fleet carried just under 1.7 million travelers.

RESPECTING PEOPLE AND THE PLANET
MSC Cruises is the only company in the world to receive the "Golden Pearls” award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection. As a family-friendly cruise line, MSC Cruises cares about children and in providing a lasting and positive impact in the lives of those kids in need. It recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.

MSC Cruises believes that global leadership brings increased responsibility towards the physical and human environments in which the company operates. Its commitment to safeguarding the marine ecosystem, as well as protecting the health and safety of its guests and staff, has earned numerous awards and certifications.

MSC Cruises was one of the first signatories of the Venice Blue Flag agreement to reduce emissions in the Venice Lagoon.

Embracing the philosophy of Corporate Social Responsibility still further, MSC Cruises has launched an important partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. Announced in July 2009, the project will benefit disadvantaged children and adolescents in 126 vulnerable urban communities in Brazil by helping to ensure they receive a proper education.

THE MSC EXPERIENCE
MSC Cruises is proud of its Mediterranean heritage, which is reflected in the company's reputation for sophisticated design and outstanding hospitality. Innovations in both exterior and interior designs for the MSC Cruises fleet have earned prestigious awards for naval architects De Jorio Design International.

The gourmet dining experience on board combines the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine. In the fields of service and comfort, MSC Cruises is continuing to set new standards in luxury cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC Aurea Spa, a lavish Balinese wellness center, and the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive area on the four Fantasia-class flagships offering elegant suites with a round-the-clock butler service and numerous other privileges.

The Venice Blue Flag:Awarded for the partnership project with MSC Cruises is aimed at preserving the artistic beauty of Italy's canal city by setting the standard for lower ship emissions.

RINA Awards Best Management Scheme Certification to MSC CRUISES:International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The certification covers all aspects of managing a cruise line with particular attention to safety operations and the training required to deal correctly with emergency situations. MSC Cruises obtained the highest possible scores in the fields of safety, management and sustainability.

Best for well-Being

MSC Cruises raised the bar by picking up a major trophy at the first ever Cruise International Awards held at the Soho Hotel London on 14th September 2011. Around 180,000 Cruise International readers voted for MSC Splendida’s luxury Aurea Spa to receive the award for Best for Well-Being. MSC Cruises’ Yacht Club, a luxury ship within a ship found on board flagships MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida and MSC Divina (due to join the fleet next May), was runner up in the Innovation of the Year category.

Something For Everyone

"MSC Cruises’ ships are really suited to adult couples and singles, and families with children. (….)The company has evolved quickly as the "new" kid on the block and of all the major cruise liners, it’s also the cleanest”. (Berlitz Guide 2010)

Clean & Elegant Cruise Ships

“Our company chartered the MSC Poesia in January 2010 and has done charters with MSC Cruises for the past five years. I am continuously impressed by MSC's ability to maintain the cleanest and most elegant ships while providing hospitality that is second to none. They continue to raise the bar with regards to the food, bar service, cabin amenities, spa services, activities, and sustainability/humanitarian efforts - MSC Cruises is truly an industry leader and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a high-end cruise experience,” (Kelly Viau, MSC Poesia, in January 2010)

Elegant Interior Décor

“The décor has many Italian influences, and this includes clean lines, minimalism in furniture design, and an eclectic collection of colors and soft furnishings that work well together, and without any hint of garishness. Real wood and marble have been used extensively in the interiors, and the high quality reflects MSC’s commitment to the vessel’s future. The ‘fit and finish’ of the interior décor, and most carpeting, is very good.” (Berlitz Guide 2010)

Exclusive Fine Dining

“Aboard the newest ships, MSC Cruises has introduced the Italian ‘slow food’ concept. (..) Refreshingly, the company spotlights regional Italian cuisine and wine. (…) All pizza dough is made on board, not brought from ashore, while risotto (featured daily) has become a signature item for MSC Cruises and something the ships make really well”. (Berlitz Guide 2010)

Speciality Restaurants

“The newest ships have an alternative specialty restaurant. Aboard MSC Opera and MSC Poesia, for instance, it is Kaito – an authentic Japanese restaurant with an extensive, outstanding menu. Aboard MSC Orchestra it is Shanghai, a Chinese restaurant with real wok cooking and dim sum. The quality is high, and it really is worth having at least one meal in these venues”. (Berlitz Guide 2010)